A book lovers diary is a welcome companion during forays to libraries and bookstores when the titles of books wanted can vanish from memory. Premade book covers, made to overcome your competitors. Premade book covers and ebook covers for independent authors on a budget. He designs all of my cd covers and my direct concert publicity for the last decade and is one of the greatest collaborators and designers ever. Jan 15, 2011 scott mckowens unique artistry, lies not only in the incredible beauty and craftsmanship of his work, but also in the way he unfailingly manages to grasp the essential idea and portray it so clearly.
Short of attending that exhibit, this is the best way of seeing his fine work, both in posters for the theater and in book covers for the sterling classics. He was born and raised in michigan, and his studio is in stratford, ontario. Christopher newton in a world of digital images and wireless communication, scratchboard illustration is something of a throwback. Heidi thrives in the mountain air, playing with peter the goatheard and taking the goats up the mountain. By great good luck, i saw a comprehensive exhibit of the art featured in this book and discovered scott mckowen. Scratchboard artist scott mckowen was a successful designer of theater posters when marvel comics hired him to create the covers for neil gaimans 1602. Compared with his more recent work, those earlier illustrations resembling woodcut prints differ considerably from the exquisite pieces the stratford graphic artist has been producing for. Their projects often involve research into the visual aspects of historical settings and characters. This new collection of the work of scott mckowen, an americanborn illustrator who lives in. Book cover design incorporates the bug into the mans tie.
With so many fun and exciting exercise book covers to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect covers for your kids books. Fine line by scott mckowen, 9781554074518, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Illustrated classics by scratchboard artist scott mckowen. Crazy beautiful book covers the fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in. It was the single biggest thrill of the entire book project, mckowen said of the blurb. Mckowen is a scratchboard master, creating theater posters and book covers of fantastic clarity, shrewd wit and subtle mystery. Some of the published credits of scott mckowen include oliver twist unabridged classics, peter pan unabridged classics, around the world in eighty days unabridged classics, and anne of.
Mckowen is a prolific scratchboard illustrator who has established an international. Scott mckowen is a published illustrator of childrens books and young adult books. Mckowens mastery of line and texture, gift for arresting juxtapositions and perspectives, and fluency in drawing the human figure make for complex and breathtaking images that are at once old. Some of the published credits of scott mckowen include oliver twist unabridged classics, peter pan unabridged classics, around the world in eighty days unabridged classics, and anne of avonlea unabridged classics. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Scott mckowen is an american illustrator, art director, and graphic designer. Sep 25, 2009 most people dont think of theatre posters and book covers as art. Scott mckowens art of scratchboard drawing has come a long way since he illustrated an address book for the stratford shakespeare festival back in 1987. A book lovers diary by shelagh wallace, scott mckowen. Most people dont think of posters and book covers as art. Scott mckowen alice in wonderland alice in wonderland. This new collection of the work of scott mckowen, an americanborn illustrator who lives and works in stratford, on, just might.
Scott mckowen illustrated the distinctive scratchboard covers. First published in 1857 this is a 1906 cover design by hugh thomson. See more ideas about book cover design, cover and book design. Heidi 9781402726019 by johanna spyri, scott mckowen, arthur pober. Discover book depositorys huge selection of scott mckowen books online. Sep 22, 2017 scott mckowen has designed some amazing play posters in poster stay safe and healthy.
Sep 23, 2009 artist scott mckowen owns the lansing city pulse. Ez covers guarantees the best quality school book covering for the best price, with an array of protective, practical and welldesigned sleeves that will fit all your exercise books. Jun 15, 2007 scott mckowen is the most artistic, literate, insightful and gifted graphic designer ive ever met he is an absolute joy to work with, having spirit and skill in equal measure. He designs posters for theaters and other performing arts companies across north america, and he creates illustration for books and magazines. Scott mckowen s art of scratchboard drawing has come a long way since he illustrated an address book for the stratford shakespeare festival back in 1987. There are other lovely mckowen illustrations on his reps site here and here. Most people dont think of theatre posters and book covers as art.
The title character in tony kushner and jeanne tessoris musical caroline, or change is an illiterate black maid in 1963 louisiana. The limited series was written by neil gaiman, penciled by andy kubert, and digitally painted by richard isanove. Oliver twist is the second novel by english author charles dickens. The title character in tony kushner and jeanne tessoris musical caroline, or change is. Scott mckowen has designed some amazing play posters. Little heidi is taken to live with her grandfather, a gruff and kindly man who lives alone on the swiss alps. Read oliver twist by charles dickens available from rakuten kobo. I know shadows are trite but i think this execution works because it plays with the parallel meanings and not just a dark reflection. Antiquarian book series scenes of clerical life 1906 by george eliot, illustrated by hugh thomson selection of book covers produced during the bookbinding revolution of the century and beyond. Illustrator mckowen has become a scratchboard master, creating theater posters and book covers of fantastic clarity, shrewd wit, and subtle mystery.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Scott mckowen is an illustrator, art director, and graphic designer. Scott mckowen books, biography, contact information. These illustrations deserve to be seen as large as possible. Dec 5, 20 illustrator scott mckowen 20,000 leagues under the sea. The eightpart series takes place in a timeline where marvel superheroes exist in the elizabethan era. Mckowens illustrations specialize in theatre posters and book covers and book illustrations from alices. Scott mckowen is the most artistic, literate, insightful and gifted graphic designer ive ever met he is an absolute joy to work with, having spirit and skill in equal measure. He designs all of my cd covers and my direct concert publicity for the last decade and is. He is known for his drawings on scratchboard, a process in which he uses a knife blade to carve white lines. Book cover designer, ebook cover designer, 11 years of design experience, have designed more than 400 book covers, chekout after confirmation xiaoyuan what others are saying.
Scott mckowen scratchboard is an engraving medium in which white lines are carved into a black suface. Scott mckowen has designed some amazing play posters in. Scott mckowen is a prolific scratchboard illustrator who has established an international career specializing in theatre poster and book covers. Ebook cover designer have designed more than 400 book covers have collaborated with more than 70 publishers 11 years o. Mckowen has just pulled together demonstrates the scope of his artwork over some 20 years and is a showandtell about a relatively rare creative form. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. He recently completed new covers and illustrations for old classics like 20,000 leagues under the sea, alices adventures in wonderland, and the wonderful wizard of oz. Scratchboard illustrations by scott mckowen by scott mckowen there has long existed a relationship between commercial and fine art, notes christopher newton, artistic director of niagaraonthelakes shaw festival, in the introduction to this book of over 200 graphic images by illustrator scott mckowen, of stratford, ontario. Glaser provided a blurb for the jacket of mckowens book, which, says, scott mckowen is one of the great illustrators of our time it was amazing. A stunning new gift edition of this muchloved classic, with the celebrated blackandwhite illustrations by edward gorey. This new collection of the work of scott mckowen, an americanborn illustrator who lives in stratford, ont. A book lovers diary is a journal for noting personal discoveries from the books read and recording the books on a wish list.
Marvel 1602 is a limited series eightissue comic book published in 2003 by marvel comics. Scott mckowen illustrations of the swiss family robinson. Scott mckowens unique artistry, lies not only in the incredible beauty and craftsmanship of his work, but also in the way he unfailingly manages to grasp the essential idea and portray it so clearly. He is known in the comic book industry for creating covers and interior art by using an unique style that confers a rustic, yet detailed composition on his. Wellorganized and practical, this book features separate sections for. This edition of heidi is a beautifully printed and illustrated book, and such value at. Alcott wrote the books over several months at the request of her publisher. Illustrated by scott mckowen, this hardback edition features a ribbon marker and book club questions by noted educator arthur pober, edd, to encourage discussion and further your reading experience. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
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